Case Studies > A Higher Education Services Organization Chooses Cygilant to Improve Its Cybersecurity Posture

A Higher Education Services Organization Chooses Cygilant to Improve Its Cybersecurity Posture

Customer Company Size

Large Corporate

Region

America

Country

United States

Product

SOCVue® Security Monitoring
SOCVue® Vulnerability Management

Tech Stack

Hybrid Security as a Service

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Customer Satisfaction
Digital Expertise

Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security
Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance

Applicable Industries

Education

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Intrusion Detection Systems
Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
Remote Asset Management

Services

Cybersecurity Services
System Integration

About The Customer

The customer is a higher education services organization that has been experiencing rapid growth. This growth has led to an increasingly complex network infrastructure, making it challenging to maintain robust cybersecurity measures. The organization is responsible for managing a vast array of systems and software, which necessitates a comprehensive approach to security. Given the sensitive nature of the data handled, including personal information of students and staff, the organization prioritized enhancing its cybersecurity posture to protect against potential threats and vulnerabilities.

The Challenge

The organization needed better visibility across its rapidly growing network in order to proactively detect possible anomalous behavior as well as an easy and effective way to manage vulnerabilities throughout in vast array of systems and software.

The Solution

The company chose Cygilant for its hybrid security as a service SOCVue® Security Monitoring and Vulnerability Management services. These services are designed to provide continuous monitoring and management of the organization's cybersecurity landscape. SOCVue® Security Monitoring helps in identifying threats and mitigating risks by providing real-time visibility into network activities. Meanwhile, SOCVue® Vulnerability Management focuses on identifying, assessing, and remediating vulnerabilities across the organization's systems and software. This dual approach ensures that the organization can proactively manage its security posture, reduce its attack surface, and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.

Operational Impact

The organization now has comprehensive visibility into its network, enabling it to detect intruders attempting to access the system.
It can identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities effectively, reducing the potential attack surface.
The continuous monitoring and management services provided by Cygilant ensure that the organization remains compliant with cybersecurity regulations.
The proactive approach to security has enhanced the organization's ability to mitigate risks and manage vulnerabilities efficiently.
The improved cybersecurity posture has likely increased the confidence of stakeholders in the organization's ability to protect sensitive data.